Restoration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Overview
This Assembly Joint Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It calls on Congress to enact legislation that would reverse recent Supreme Court decisions weakening the Act’s protections, particularly regarding Section 2 and Section 5. The resolution also requests Congress to modernize the preclearance regime and establish a robust, results-based standard for preventing discriminatory voting practices. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding equal access to the ballot for all voters, especially communities of color.
Key provisions
- Calls on Congress to enact legislation restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- Urges Congress to restore a functional preclearance regime with a modernized coverage formula.
- Requests Congress to codify a robust, results-based standard under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
- Asks Congress to reverse the Supreme Court’s narrowing of Section 2 in Louisiana v. Callais.
- Calls on the President to sign any legislation passed by Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act.
- Directs the California Legislature to transmit a copy of the resolution to key federal officials.
Who is affected
- African American voters
- Latino voters
- Native American voters
- Asian American voters
- Voters in jurisdictions with a history of discrimination
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